Looking for Senior Solution Architect Bethesda, MD Required Undergraduate degree (Computer Science, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering) or equivalent experience 10+ years relevant work experience in software engineering with a focus on enterprise business systems and real-time integration 6+ years relevant work experience of solution architecture, creating conceptual, logical and transitional architectures, and managing stakeholders. 6+ years of documenting and communicating solution architectures to peers, executives and stakeholders. 6+ years relevant work with API, microservices architectures and NoSQL technologies 5+ years relevant work with building and deploying applications in Cloud environments Preferred Ability to manage multiple solutions across multiple projects within tight timelines Experience authoring IT standards, frameworks and patterns related to the modern application design Experience in the deployment of business solutions in Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, and On-Prem environments Working Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as the Zachman Framework or TOGAF Working Knowledge of ArchiMate architecture modelling notation Demonstrated background in architecting in an Agile-delivery environment, (eg Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), as well as Waterfall. Passionate learner who actively seeks to learn about new technologies and approaches Working knowledge of IBM WebSphere Application Server, IBM Mainframe, and DB2 Active in the Open Source Community Excellent clientuser interaction skills to determine requirements Working technical knowledge of current systems software, protocols, and standards Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills Ability to present complex ideas in user-friendly language Ability to lead peer reviews across many domains Ability to lead complex, cross-functional problem-solving initiatives. Experience in researching and evaluating emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products. Ability to apply forward thinking principles and innovation to future proof business solutions